Heidi Klum’s husband was missing from her Halloween festivities. Here’s why

Halloween is model and television personality Heidi Klum’s big day. And by her side is usually her husband, rocker Tom Kaulitz.

But this year, the Tokio Hotel frontman was noticeably absent from his epic annual bash, which marked 25 years of Klum’s #Heidiween festivities.

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz attend the From Paris With Love pink carpet as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 1, 2026 in Paris, France.
Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz attend the From Paris With Love pink carpet as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 1, 2026 in Paris, France.Laurent Hou / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images

Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Klum, dressed as a giant and severed version of her own left hand, revealed that Kaulitz had to skip the party at Cathedral restaurant in Manhattan due to her band’s current tour of Europe. But Klum made sure to include a loving nod to her pal.

“That’s my engagement ring and my wedding ring,” Klum said, pointing out the giant set of rings on her suit’s ring finger. “My husband couldn’t be here today because he’s on tour right now, and I’m going to join him on tour. But he couldn’t be here today, so you know he’s still with me.”

Klum also showed reporters that her hand costume included a “Tom” tattoo, matching the one she has on her actual hand.

Kaulitz, who married Klum in 2019, is the model’s third husband. She was married to singer Seal from 2005 to 2014 and to stylist Ric Pipino from 1997 to 2002.

Tom Kaulitz and Heidi Klum arrive at Heidi Klum's 21st Annual Halloween Party at Sake No Hana at Moxy Lower East Side on October 31, 2022 in New York City.
Tom Kaulitz and Heidi Klum arrive at Heidi Klum’s 21st Annual Halloween Party at Sake No Hana at Moxy Lower East Side on October 31, 2022 in New York City. Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images

In recent years, Kaulitz, whose band will perform in Hamburg, Germany, on November 1, has played an important role in bringing the fantastical concepts behind Klum’s costumes to life. For example, in 2022, Klum dressed like a huge earthworm. Kaulitz was the worrying fisherman who had attached the horrible worm to his line. So sweet!

Last year, Klum dressed as the mythical creature Medusa while Kaulitz was one of the unfortunate victims of the monster turned to stone.

Heidi Klum (L) and Tom Kaulitz attend Heidi Klum's 24th Annual Halloween Party at Hard Rock Hotel New York on October 31, 2025 in New York City.
Heidi Klum (L) and Tom Kaulitz attend Heidi Klum’s 24th Annual Halloween Party at Hard Rock Hotel New York on October 31, 2025 in New York City. The Stewart of NY/Getty Images

Klum has often called Kaulitz the love of her life. The two met at a mutual friend’s birthday party, she told Ellen Degeneres in 2018. And for Klum, it was love at first sight.

“It was so bad I couldn’t even look at it,” Klum recalled the comedian. “You know, when you’re immediately attracted to someone, you’re like, ‘Oh, my God, I can’t look at him!’ So I had to sit next to him, rather than across from him, because then I would have had to look at him the whole time.

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